Blohm & Voss Ha 136
Hamburger Flugzeugbau · Germany · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Hamburger Flugzeugbau Ha 136 (later associated with Blohm & Voss) was a German single-seat aerobatic biplane designed in 1934 for competition aerobatics. It was a small, agile aircraft built for maximum manoeuvrability.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- German 1930s single-seat aerobatic biplane
- Hamburger Flugzeugbau (later Blohm & Voss) small biplane
- Designed for aerobatic competition
A very compact single-bay biplane with equal-span wings, minimal fuselage cross-section, and an open single cockpit; the small size and biplane layout distinguish it from contemporary monoplanes.
Specifications
- The Blohm & Voss Ha 136 has a length of 5.6 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.6 m (22 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Hamburger Flugzeugbau, which later became Blohm & Voss Flugzeugbau, designed the Ha 136 to compete in German and international aerobatic competitions in the mid-1930s. Only a small number were constructed.
Variants
Limited documentation exists for distinct variants; the type was built in small numbers.
Where you'll see it
Used for aerobatic competition flying in Germany in the mid-1930s; not exported or used militarily.
Related aircraft
AircraftIQ — the aircraft field guide: 4,893 recognition guides, live overhead identification, works offline.